Early February

Schedule a kickoff meeting to organize the celebration. Invite individuals from all public works departments, the chamber of commerce, public affairs office, community schools, and area businesses (vendor-partners).

Select a Planning Committee and chairperson.

Determine the organization's primary message for the celebration.

Discuss goals and set objectives.

Define target audiences.

Discuss and determine the events and activities that will attract target audiences and enable you to meet your objectives.

Establish a means to capture information during the celebration that will enable you to evaluate your success

Establish a means to record information at the committee level during the planning phase.

Establish a means to disseminate and collect information during the planning phase.

Select an Education Committee, a Promotions Committee, and a committee for each event; select a chairperson for each committee; clarify and assign responsibilities.